Support a food system that does good for all
Theory of Change
At the Center For Jewish Food Ethics, we apply Jewish ethical wisdom to address the contemporary problems caused by industrial animal agriculture. We provide Jewish communities with practical strategies to help them transition toward more sustainable food practices.
We encourage normalizing plant-based foods as the default meal option. This approach centers the Jewish values of protecting people, animals, and the planet and supports the creation of a healthier, more resilient food system for all.
כל המרחם על הבריות מרחמין עליו מן השמים
"Anyone who is compassionate to creatures receives compassion from the heavens."
– Babylonian Talmud Shabbat 151B
“Shalom Begins On Your Plate”
Our new video campaign, “Shalom Begins on Your Plate,” features six prominent rabbis who are passionate about aligning our community food choices with Jewish values for the benefit of our bodies, animals, and our planet.
This video accompanies our Clergy Statement, which calls for the Jewish community to shift toward plant-based diets, and has been endorsed by over 200 Jewish clergy.
The full video will be available Sukkot 5785/2024.